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Savitt Family History

Savitt Surname Meaning

Possibly English or Irish: variant of Savage. This surname is very rare in Britain.

Alternatively perhaps an Americanized form of Jewish Savich or an American shortened and altered form of Jewish Savitski.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Savitt family from?

You can see how Savitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Savitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Savitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Savitt families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Savitt's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Savitt families in 1891.
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What did your Savitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Meat Porter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Savitt. 100% of Savitt men worked as a Meat Porter and 100% of Savitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Meat Porter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Savitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Savitt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 469 immigration records available for the last name Savitt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 201 military records available for the last name Savitt. For the veterans among your Savitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Savitt lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Savitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Savitt in 1950 was 42, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Savitt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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